I had the same problem during our first cold snap around Thanksgiving. It
turned out to be the clutch slave cylinder. It cost me about $200. to have
it fixed.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff and Deb <jeffndeb@GCI.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, December 26, 2000 15:05
Subject: no clutch pedal resistance & no clutch engaging

>Hi, after a month of sitting idle in Juneau winter temps, the clutch has
>suddenly ceased to engage when I press the pedal of my 86 Vanagon.  There
is
>no resistence on the pedal at all other than the return spring.  I have not
>detected any previous clutch problems and the brake hydraulics seem to be
>fine.  Haven't tried the archives yet, but thought someone from the list
>could guide me in the right direction.
>Thanks, Jeff
>Juneau, AK
>86 Vanagon